Total count is 7 eggs, way more than I expected! One is an obvious slug. Four candled with really strong veins, the one on the top right seemed to have some weaker veins, and then the egg on the bottom right looks good but feels a little squishier/deflated compared to the others and when candled had no obvious veins, but we incubate til there’s no debate!
Kimmy looked done laying, but when I palpated her I think I felt another possible slug in her, so I’m leaving her to it for the afternoon and will check again on her this evening. What a good girl, I couldn’t be more proud!
I had a female lay a couple of weeks ago and every single egg was “weak” when I candled them. I just checked them today and they’ve all developed very nicely and are candling with bright red veins now.
Hopefully that’s the case with these! I will say, the one that didnt show any veins was VERY fresh, so I think it was the last one she laid and could explain why the others looked better. Won’t give up on an egg if there’s a shot!
Haha, I’m sure I’ll get anxious over that too but I’m just glad to actually SEE eggs! Got August 25th written down on the calendar as the start of possible P-Day, though seeing how Kimmy made me wait I wouldn’t be shocked if her babies did as well!
Hooray indeed! So excited for these little ones! I checked today and the top right one definitely has veins, so at least 5 are good. We’ll see soon about #6, I’m sure!
She hasn’t dropped anything else, so maybe I’m just paranoid. She actually did take a small rat for me though, feels great to have her eating again after nearly 4 months of fasting, and so quickly after laying!